Faber: BJ Has 90% Chance of Beating Kimbo

snakerattle79 · 08-29-2008, 05:59 AM

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2008/8/28...-bj-penn-has-9

On the Big O & Dukes show on 106.7 WJFK today, WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber was asked about BJ Penn's chances of defeating Kimbo Slice in a fight. Faber replied that Penn had a "90% chance" of defeating the EliteXC heavyweight, although one speculates Faber really feels the chances are much higher.

The Penn vs. Slice "fantasy match-up" is the product of UFC President Dana White's comment just prior to EliteXC's debut on CBS. White remarked that BJ Penn could defeat Slice in a MMA bout. The effort of White was to disparage Slice's talent level by suggesting a lightweight fighter in the UFC could defeat a heavyweight fighter in EliteXC (or at least Slice). Faber's corroboration merely adds fuel to the fire.

As for a potential bout with Norifumi Yamamoto, it's the same story: Faber wants it; there are no plans in the works to make it happen.

clmetal · 08-29-2008, 08:49 AM

I don't think Faber should have said that; just laugh it off and leave the stupid hateful comments for Dana

Zapp Brannigan · 08-29-2008, 12:13 PM

Yeah....if he has an opinion, he should keep it to himself. Bland athletes, that's what we want.

clmetal · 08-29-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zapp Brannigan

Yeah....if he has an opinion, he should keep it to himself. Bland athletes, that's what we want.

Besides the fact that its a stupid question (one is the champ of the lightest UFC weight class, and the other a heavyweight) he's just repeating the nonsense Dana says, but Dana used Faber and this guy said BJ. Yawn.

Funny too how Dana called the Kimbo fight a freakshow but they has to compare their heavyweight to his little guys (which really would be a freakshow matchup; Kimbo-Thompson actually was not)

Ephra Connor · 08-29-2008, 12:25 PM

How is that "hateful"? It's not like he said "I hate Kimbo," he just stated his opinion. I might only give Penn a 70% chance, but I'm just a spectator.

clmetal · 08-29-2008, 12:34 PM

Because he is repeating Dana's comments which were, as usual, hateful and insulting. He called the fight a disgrace, a freakshow, . . . and then he talks about matching up a 145 pounder of his (Uriah) with this Hwt - ironic for someone who speaks out against freakshows (who also knows a fight like that could never be sanctioned).

Zapp Brannigan · 08-29-2008, 12:57 PM

Weak footing here. He's obviously pointing out Kimbo's deficiencies as a fighter and not talking about a matchup he would make in the UFC.

clmetal · 08-29-2008, 01:05 PM

The fight can't happen. Didn't it bother you that Shields called out GSP when they are in different organizations? Different organizations is just the start of it here, no state in the US would allow this fight to take place anyways.

It's an unnecessary knock on Kimbo; Uriah should have just laughed it off and not responded.

The Penn vs. Slice "fantasy match-up" is the product of UFC President Dana White's comment just prior to EliteXC's debut on CBS. White remarked that BJ Penn could defeat Slice in a MMA bout. The effort of White was to disparage Slice's talent level by suggesting a lightweight fighter in the UFC could defeat a heavyweight fighter in EliteXC (or at least Slice). Faber's corroboration merely adds fuel to the fire.

Zapp Brannigan · 08-29-2008, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clmetal

The fight can't happen. Didn't it bother you that Shields called out GSP when they are in different organizations? Different organizations is just the start of it here, no state in the US would allow this fight to take place anyways.

It's an unnecessary knock on Kimbo; Uriah should have just laughed it off and not responded.

The Penn vs. Slice "fantasy match-up" is the product of UFC President Dana White's comment just prior to EliteXC's debut on CBS. White remarked that BJ Penn could defeat Slice in a MMA bout. The effort of White was to disparage Slice's talent level by suggesting a lightweight fighter in the UFC could defeat a heavyweight fighter in EliteXC (or at least Slice). Faber's corroboration merely adds fuel to the fire.

Again, weak. He's putting forth his opinion (Faber). Dana White as well was acknowledged in what you posted as not making a bookmaking attempt, but disparaging Slice's talent and ability level. If you want to see the hateful stuff, read what Dana says abotu Tito. That's hateful. Faber had an opinion and did what I respect in people: didn't hide it to appease people. He just spoke his mind.

Adolf Oliverbush · 08-29-2008, 01:36 PM

There is zero chance that BJ Penn could defeat Kimbo Slice in an MMA match. It is simply not possible.

08-29-2008, 05:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
snakerattle79 Round of 12 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 435	Faber: BJ Has 90% Chance of Beating Kimbo http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2008/8/28...-bj-penn-has-9 On the Big O & Dukes show on 106.7 WJFK today, WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber was asked about BJ Penn's chances of defeating Kimbo Slice in a fight. Faber replied that Penn had a "90% chance" of defeating the EliteXC heavyweight, although one speculates Faber really feels the chances are much higher. The Penn vs. Slice "fantasy match-up" is the product of UFC President Dana White's comment just prior to EliteXC's debut on CBS. White remarked that BJ Penn could defeat Slice in a MMA bout. The effort of White was to disparage Slice's talent level by suggesting a lightweight fighter in the UFC could defeat a heavyweight fighter in EliteXC (or at least Slice). Faber's corroboration merely adds fuel to the fire. As for a potential bout with Norifumi Yamamoto, it's the same story: Faber wants it; there are no plans in the works to make it happen.

08-29-2008, 08:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
clmetal Olympic Champ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philthadelphia, South America Posts: 2,990	Re: Faber: BJ Has 90% Chance of Beating Kimbo I don't think Faber should have said that; just laugh it off and leave the stupid hateful comments for Dana __________________ "I don’t give a f_ck about money, bro. Believe me when I tell you that." Dana White

08-29-2008, 12:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zapp Brannigan Olympic Champ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 5,743	Re: Faber: BJ Has 90% Chance of Beating Kimbo Yeah....if he has an opinion, he should keep it to himself. Bland athletes, that's what we want. __________________ Rest in Peace Adam Frey, you left us far too soon Brands: Metcalf! What is good in life? Metcalf: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.

08-29-2008, 12:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ephra Connor Redshirt Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 16	Re: Faber: BJ Has 90% Chance of Beating Kimbo How is that "hateful"? It's not like he said "I hate Kimbo," he just stated his opinion. I might only give Penn a 70% chance, but I'm just a spectator.

08-29-2008, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
clmetal Olympic Champ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philthadelphia, South America Posts: 2,990	Re: Faber: BJ Has 90% Chance of Beating Kimbo Because he is repeating Dana's comments which were, as usual, hateful and insulting. He called the fight a disgrace, a freakshow, . . . and then he talks about matching up a 145 pounder of his (Uriah) with this Hwt - ironic for someone who speaks out against freakshows (who also knows a fight like that could never be sanctioned). __________________ "I don’t give a f_ck about money, bro. Believe me when I tell you that." Dana White

08-29-2008, 12:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zapp Brannigan Olympic Champ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 5,743	Re: Faber: BJ Has 90% Chance of Beating Kimbo Weak footing here. He's obviously pointing out Kimbo's deficiencies as a fighter and not talking about a matchup he would make in the UFC. __________________ Rest in Peace Adam Frey, you left us far too soon Brands: Metcalf! What is good in life? Metcalf: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.

08-29-2008, 01:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
clmetal Olympic Champ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philthadelphia, South America Posts: 2,990	Re: Faber: BJ Has 90% Chance of Beating Kimbo The fight can't happen. Didn't it bother you that Shields called out GSP when they are in different organizations? Different organizations is just the start of it here, no state in the US would allow this fight to take place anyways. It's an unnecessary knock on Kimbo; Uriah should have just laughed it off and not responded. The Penn vs. Slice "fantasy match-up" is the product of UFC President Dana White's comment just prior to EliteXC's debut on CBS. White remarked that BJ Penn could defeat Slice in a MMA bout. The effort of White was to disparage Slice's talent level by suggesting a lightweight fighter in the UFC could defeat a heavyweight fighter in EliteXC (or at least Slice). Faber's corroboration merely adds fuel to the fire. __________________ "I don’t give a f_ck about money, bro. Believe me when I tell you that." Dana White

08-29-2008, 01:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Adolf Oliverbush Olympic Champ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 3,718	Re: Faber: BJ Has 90% Chance of Beating Kimbo There is zero chance that BJ Penn could defeat Kimbo Slice in an MMA match. It is simply not possible. __________________ Lets go Brent!

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